The Hidden Mathematics of Sport

What is the source?

Rob Eastaway, The Hdden Mathematics of Sport, MA conference, Keele, 10 April 2012, repeated 11 April 2012.

What's the big idea?

With the Olypics around the corner, there's a rich context for maths here. How can we use maths to answer questions about performance, refereeing and strategy in sport?

What is their background?

Rob Eastaway is a successful author of popular mathematics books. "[Rob] has a degree in Engineering and Management Science from the University of Cambridge. He was President of the UK Mathematical Association for 2007/2008." See his wikipedia entry and Rob's website for more.

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